Light and Shadow

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 11, 2010330 views18 comments

I had spent some time here at North Lake in the eastern sierras the day before and didn't intend on coming back the following morning. North Lake is one of the more iconic locations in the sierras and that was verified when I found what had to be 50+ photographers lined up on the shore screaming in glee over the light show that was happening before them. Although crowded, I was happy to get to see it too.

Please view the larger file for a closer look.

Nikon D300 / Tokina 12-24 / 2 image blend for dynamic range

Thanks for looking and/or commenting.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Naret Visesvongsa on November 11, 2010 at 12:32 AM

You are in the right time and right place. The light is perfect for this one. I also Like your composition which include grass in the foreground following by beautiful reflection and then wonderful mountain. This combination make me as if I was there with you.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 11, 2010 at 1:52 AM

Lots going on Mike, but I really like it. I hope the other 50 got something this nice.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 11, 2010 at 2:21 AM

This is stunning display of Light & Colours Mike

the larger version is making me go bonkers

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on November 11, 2010 at 2:52 AM

So beautiful!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 11, 2010 at 4:14 AM

Gorgeous you have the sort of light that plays across the Scottish peaks in this one and initially I thought it was a Scottish scenic. Lovely shot with mood and quality.

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Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on November 11, 2010 at 5:25 AM

Gorgeous light and just a plain wonderful scenery...

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 11, 2010 at 5:54 AM

The dramatic light and beautiful color make this a fine image, Mike.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 11, 2010 at 8:25 AM

Mike - You handled the varied lighting very well. Would love to have seen more of the reflection near the bottom, but that may not have been possible. Not sure if you could have move a little closer to the water's edge and lower. Regardless, a fine scene.

Harry

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on November 11, 2010 at 8:52 AM

Mike,

I may have been among the 50 with 49 being my daughter Cassie. This is really well done, it was an epic day in the E. Sierra.

Paul

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM

Spectacular light and gorgeous detail Mike!

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Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on November 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM

50+ togs, wow!

must be the super bowl of landscape locations. Still I can see why. You have captured some fantastic light Mike

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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on November 11, 2010 at 1:10 PM

I hate crowds... Especially crowds of photographers (more like gear junkies most of the time).

Im glad you were there though. This is a fantastic shot! I couldn't imagine the light getting any better than this.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on November 11, 2010 at 2:36 PM

Sure is beautiful light and color that you've captured. It's a shame the top of the mountain reflection is obscured by the fg grass, but this is a stunning shot none the less.

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Comment posted by dean hebert on November 11, 2010 at 5:05 PM

Beautiful shot. I've seen other photographers...from a distance...but I've never had to share a location with one, let alone 50! I wish I could see the top of the mountain in the reflection but this is great as is.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 12, 2010 at 3:13 PM

Wonderful lighting and good composition really make this shot for me, I like the foreground elements esp. the tree shadow, excellent detail throughout, well done.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on November 12, 2010 at 3:44 PM

This is some fantastic light here Mike. Think I was there that same day.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on November 12, 2010 at 9:17 PM

The light looks just like the day Steve, Chris and I were up there... although I was by myself up near the waterfall west of the lake.

Now after seeing this and what others got from along the lake, I'm envious. This is really well composed with good exposure control. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 12, 2010 at 9:55 PM

Gosh, this must be worse than the bridge at Zion. Spectacular image. Glad you were able to find a spot.

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